L24.A
Non-billableIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids
L24.A is the ICD-10-CM code for Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L24.A0 for billing.
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Scratching the skin can cause it to turn red, and to swell and itch even more. Eczema is not contagious. The cause of eczema is unknown. It is likely caused by both genetic and environmental…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula (L24.B-)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •erythema intertrigo (L30.4)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code L24.A?
- L24.A is the ICD-10-CM code for "Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Is L24.A a billable code?
- No — L24.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L24.A0) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of L24.A?
- L24.A has 4 more specific child codes, including L24.A0, L24.A1, L24.A2.
- What is excluded from L24.A?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula (L24.B-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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